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R371 XRV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,218 mi
Last recorded90,218 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 XRV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 90,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 84,381 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 78,573 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 73,743 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 73,743 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 67,671 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2010 60,291 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 31 Mar 2010 60,291 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2009 52,439 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 26 Mar 2009 52,439 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 5 Apr 2008 45,257 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 45,257 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 37,602 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 30,358 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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R371 XRV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 80,858 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R371 XRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R371 XRV registered?

R371 XRV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R371 XRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R371 XRV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R371 XRV have outstanding finance?

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